die Erfüllung
fulfillment
The realization or achievement of a wish, dream, hope, or promise.
EXAMPLE
Die Reise nach Japan war für ihn die Erfüllung eines Lebenstraums.
The trip to Japan was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for him.
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fulfillment
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Meanings
die Erfüllung
fulfillment
A state of deep inner satisfaction and happiness, often arising from doing meaningful work or activity.
EXAMPLE
Er findet in seiner Arbeit als Gärtner große Erfüllung.
He finds great fulfillment in his work as a gardener.
die Erfüllung
fulfillment
The proper execution of a task, order, or contractual obligation.
EXAMPLE
Das Unternehmen ist für die pünktliche Erfüllung des Vertrags verantwortlich.
The company is responsible for the timely fulfillment of the contract.
Usage tips
Word family
'Die Erfüllung' (fulfillment) is the nominalization of the verb 'erfüllen' (to fulfill). The noun describes the result or state when a wish, task, or duty is fulfilled.
EXAMPLE
Er hat sich seinen größten Wunsch erfüllt.
He fulfilled his greatest wish.
Fixed expression
For wishes, dreams, or predictions, the fixed expression 'in Erfüllung gehen' (to come true) is often used. It means that they become reality.
EXAMPLE
Ich hoffe, dass all deine Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen.
I hope all your wishes come true.
Typical construction
To express that someone finds satisfaction in an activity, German uses the construction 'Erfüllung in etwas (Dativ) finden' (to find fulfillment in something).
EXAMPLE
Viele Menschen finden Erfüllung in ehrenamtlicher Arbeit.
Many people find fulfillment in volunteer work.
Register and style
In the meaning of 'carrying out a duty', 'Erfüllung' (fulfillment) is used mainly in formal, business, or legal contexts.
EXAMPLE
Die Erfüllung der Vertragsbedingungen ist für beide Seiten bindend.
The fulfillment of the contractual conditions is binding for both parties.
Compare with
Erfüllung vs Leistung
performance / output / benefit
When referring to an obligation, „Leistung“ means the result or work carried out itself. „Erfüllung“, by contrast, emphasizes that the agreed obligation was properly carried out. Thus, one speaks of the specific „Leistung“, but of the „Erfüllung“ of the entire obligation.
Erfüllung
Mit der vollständigen Reparatur sorgte der Handwerker für die Erfüllung des Vertrags.
By completing the repair, the contractor fulfilled the contract.
Leistung
Die im Vertrag vereinbarte Leistung des Handwerkers war die Reparatur des Daches.
The contractor’s performance agreed on in the contract was the repair of the roof.
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